Written by Barry-Werner on March 4th, 2011. Posted in Accountability, Attitude, Character, Commitment, Dependence on God,Integrity, Jeremiah, Leadership Principles, Old Testament, Personal Development, Relationships, Trust. Since a leader is created in the image of God, their commitment to their assignment should mirror God’s level of commitment to His people. Read Jeremiah 31 and then re-read verses 31-36. In a writing of Jeremiah sent to the Jews exiled in Babylon, Jeremiah gave the people hope for a marvelous future. In spite of the rebelliousness of the people of Judah, through Jeremiah, God assured the exiled people that He was committed to their ultimate good. They had flagrantly violated God’s commands and judgment was inevitable but now God wanted them to look ahead past their time of condemnation to a time of hope and reconciliation. God told the people that they would eventually enjoy the blessings of forgiveness and renewal. In verses 31-36 God speaks of a covenant He will make with the people and God commits Himself to the welfare of the people and predicts a time when His law will be written on their hearts. God’s grace is always prior to our response and demonstrates His commitment to us. “This is how God showed His love among us; He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” 1 John 4:9-10. We are able to love God “because He first love us” 1 John 4:19. It is hard for a leader to mirror God’s level of commitment until they understand the person and character of God. God has invited every leader to have a personal relationship with Him and through that relationship He will reveal Himself and all His love and all His character. The following are a few verses from the Bible that will help you understand what that means. Read them in this order and if you don’t understand what these verses mean read them again; Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 14:6, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13, 1 John 5:11and finally Revelation 3:20. It may look like a lot of reading but if you are truly interested you will take the time and trust me, it will be worth your time.
Do you have a relationship with God? (163-5)
